Nghe An boy won first prize in Vietnam - New Zealand Golden Voice 2017

(Baonghean.vn) - Nghe An boy born in 1985 Le Ho Thanh just won first prize in the "Golden Voice 2017" contest in New Zealand.

This is a music competition organized by VIETNZ, SUNWAVE Sponsorship Company and the judges of Thuy Nga Center for Vietnamese singers living in New Zealand, aged 12 and above. Contestants must record their songs for the audience and the judges to vote.

Le Ho Thanh has been known to the New Zealand overseas community as a handsome man with a powerful, emotional voice. Photo: GĐCC

Le Ho Thanh - a familiar voice in the overseas community in New Zealand won the first prize in a convincing and worthy manner. He received many congratulations from relatives in Vinh city (his hometown) and overseas compatriots.

It is known that Le Ho Thanh was born into a family with an artistic tradition. Thanh's parents were both actors in art troupes in the army in the past, his uncle and aunt are two beloved classical guitarists of Vinh city (musicians Le Thanh Ha and Le Thanh Duc), his younger brother Le Thanh Phong is known as the Head of the UNESCO Art Troupe of Nghe An folk heritage.

After finishing grade 12, Thanh took the entrance exam to the Vocal Music Department of the National Academy of Music, but at that time, following his family's wishes, he chose a different path, which surprised many of his classmates: becoming a Navy soldier in the Cam Ranh sea area, Khanh Hoa.

After leaving the army, Thanh studied at the Maritime University in Hai Phong. During his time in the navy and at school, Thanh participated in many music competitions and always won high prizes.

Currently, Le Ho Thanh has a small family and a very funny son who loves to sing. Photo: GĐCC

After getting married, Thanh and his small family moved to live in New Zealand (because his wife is an English lecturer working at the Foreign Trade University and is a graduate student in this country).

Although life in a foreign land is still difficult and hard, Thanh is loved by many overseas Vietnamese through his singing. And in the community's art programs, singer Le Ho Thanh, a handsome Nghe An boy with a soulful voice, is indispensable.

After learning about the Golden Voice 2017 contest organized by VIETNZ, SUNWAVE Sponsorship Company and the judges of Thuy Nga Center, Le Ho Thanh was wholeheartedly encouraged by everyone. Competing with the song “My Mother”, composed by musician Tran Tien, the Nghe An singer touched the hearts of many people far from home.

Certificate of "Golden Voice 2017" award of Le Ho Thanh. Photo: GĐCC

In the top 9 finals, Thanh excelled, with convincing votes from the jury, winning first prize.

In the near future, Thanh will participate in many solo art programs, including performing at the program "Love Nocturne" with famous overseas stars: comedian Chi Tai, singer Minh Tuyet, singer Ha Vy, singer Nguyen Khang and comedian Long Dep Trai on October 22.

Thanh also cherishes many personal music projects and will especially perform songs about Nghe An.

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